Winners

Losers

Victoria Jackson-Stanley

She ousted a two-term incumbent to become the first African American mayor in a city famous for its 1960s racial strife.

Peter Franchot

We really do love Peter Franchot and think he's one hell of a pol. But another week, another let-down: this time a letter on cigars that came out of the Comptroller's office but was not his position.

Bruce Bereano

Alcohol, tobacco and firearms never hurt him -- the lobbyist-turned-convict-turned-lobbyist again is the top earner in his field, making more than $800,000 in the 2008 session.

Ulysses Currie

Miller gave him a firm, almost polite, push toward the door as the evidence mounts against the state Senate Budget and Taxation chairman.

Anthony Brown

Named to the Democratic National Committee Platform Drafting Committee, he is turning heads in national circles and could likely play a major role in an Obama administration.

Frank Kratovil

Volunteering that you will not out fundraise your Republican opponent in a Republican district in a presidential year may be good at pre-empting bad news stories, but sends the wrong message to donors and people who want to take him seriously.

Michael Steele

He had an audience with his party's presidential nominee and is still a major mover in national Republican politics.

Sweatshop workers

The group SweatFree Maryland put out a report this week saying that the state spends $8 million a year on uniforms from companies that work with sweatshops overseas.

Steny Hoyer

Ths FISA legislation made it through. His role as dealmaker on Capitol Hill is not in question.

Steny Hoyer

The FISA legislation made it through. His role as dealmaker on Capitol Hill raises questions in his party's base.

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